OpenSesame vs. Skillsoft

Skillsoft gives you courses. OpenSesame gives you outcomes.

Evaluating Skillsoft? See why teams like Sony and Workday choose OpenSesame — curated content, dedicated support, transparent pricing, and simple LMS integration.

We work as an extension of your team, not just another vendor.

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Trusted by 2,100+ organizations

Trusted by organizations worldwide

SONY Land O'Lakes BRIDGESTONE Travel + Leisure TOSHIBA SIEMENS Quest Diagnostics Honda CATERPILLAR Workday BUNZL Arc'teryx
50K+
curated courses
130+
vetted publishers
75+
course languages
2.1K+
customers worldwide

Side by side

OpenSesame vs. Skillsoft

See exactly where OpenSesame pulls ahead for enterprise L&D teams.

Feature OpenSesame Skillsoft
Course library size
Breadth of available content
 ✓
50,000+ curated courses		 ~
180,000+ (variable quality)
Human-reviewed content curation
Every course reviewed by subject-matter experts
 ✓ ✗
Transparent pricing
No hidden fees or surprise costs
 ✓ ✗
Dedicated customer success manager
Named CSM for every customer
 ✓ ~
Higher tiers only
100+ LMS integrations
Works with your existing tech stack
 ✓ ~
Limited native integrations
Content updated daily
Library stays fresh automatically
 ✓ ✗
75+ course languages
Global workforce coverage
 ✓ ~
Select languages
AI-powered curation recommendations
Smart content matching for your learners
 ✓ ✓
Compliance & safety course library
Regulatory and mandatory training
 ✓ ✓
78 NPS — industry-leading support
Customer satisfaction score
 ✓ ✗

✓ Available  |  ✗ Not available  |  ~ Partially available or limited to certain tiers

Why teams switch to OpenSesame

What you get that Skillsoft can't match

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Human-reviewed content
Quality courses with 50,000+ curated courses reviewed by subject-matter experts before learners can access them.
✓
Seamless LMS integration
Works with 100+ LMS platforms with easy deployment — no complex setup or manual uploads required.
✓
Reduce vendor complexity
Replace multiple training vendors with one scalable solution that covers compliance, safety, and workforce development.
✓
Enterprise-ready support
Dedicated onboarding, reporting, and customer success so your team gets value from day one.

Customer stories

What L&D leaders are saying

"The team at OpenSesame is fantastic to work with! Each quarter, our success representative shares the latest content publishers and releases. She also provides us with metrics of our usage and new time-saving tools. Should we need assistance, someone always responds quickly to our queries."
Theresa W.
L&D Leader
"I've had an excellent experience with OpenSesame, especially with their Customer Service Managers. They are always responsive, knowledgeable, and go above and beyond. OpenSesame offers an impressive range of content covering compliance to leadership development."
Christina G.
Compliance Training & Development Administrator
"When I came across OpenSesame, they gave me easy opportunities to work with one company and find content throughout the world."
Joyce Holmes
Global Manager for Learning and Development

Frequently asked

Common questions

How is OpenSesame different from Skillsoft? ⌄
The biggest differences come down to curation quality, support, and pricing transparency. OpenSesame reviews every course through a rigorous 39-point quality assessment — Skillsoft's library is much larger but inconsistent in quality. Every OpenSesame customer gets a dedicated CSM, while Skillsoft reserves that for higher tiers. And our pricing is straightforward with no hidden fees.
Can I switch from Skillsoft to OpenSesame easily? ⌄
Yes — most customers are up and running within 1–2 weeks of signing. Our dedicated onboarding team handles the full transition and integrates with your existing LMS, so there's minimal disruption to your learners.
How does OpenSesame pricing work? ⌄
OpenSesame offers flexible plans designed around your organization's size and training needs — no hidden fees, no surprises. View plan options → or book a demo and we'll walk you through what makes sense for your team.
Does OpenSesame work with our existing LMS? ⌄
Yes — OpenSesame integrates with 100+ LMS platforms including Workday Learning, Cornerstone, SAP SuccessFactors, Degreed, and more. Setup typically takes less than a day with help from our onboarding team.
How is OpenSesame content curated? ⌄
Every course in the OpenSesame library passes a rigorous 39-point quality review by subject-matter experts before learners can access it. We evaluate for accuracy, learner engagement, instructional design quality, and real-world applicability — so you never have to worry about outdated or low-quality content.

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